Bridgewater CEO warns AI could displace 18% of US jobs, risking social collapse

Bridgewater Associates projects AI could displace nearly one-fifth of U.S. jobs absent regulation and societal preparation, with CEO Nir Bar Dea warning of potential 'social collapse.' The claim is an estimate from a prominent investor, not a formal study, and its impact on markets is indirect, though it may influence policy discourse and tech-sector sentiment.